During the catalog enablement process, who must review the catalog before it is approved?

During the catalog enablement process, the customer is the party responsible for reviewing the catalog before it is approved. This review is crucial because the customer needs to ensure that the catalog meets their requirements, specifications, and compliance standards. The customer’s input is vital to confirm that the products or services listed align with their procurement guidelines and business needs.

In a typical procurement environment, the customer takes ownership of the final approval process as they are the ones who will be using the catalog and making purchasing decisions based on its contents. Therefore, their thorough review helps mitigate the risk of errors or omissions that could affect purchasing efficiency and compliance with company policies.

This process emphasizes the collaborative nature of procurement, where suppliers create the catalogs based on customer needs, but it is ultimately the customer's responsibility to evaluate and approve the content before it becomes available for use.